From Colonies to Country, 1735-1791
From Colonies to Country, 1735-1791
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Oxford University Press
Just the Series: History of US Vol. 3   

Series and Publisher: History of US   

Annotation: Presents American history from the French and Indian War to the Constitutional Convention.
 
Reviews: 4
Catalog Number: #5217348
Format: Paperback
Common Core/STEAM: Common Core Common Core
Copyright Date: 2005
Edition Date: 2005 Release Date: 02/12/07
Pages: 215 pages
ISBN: 0-19-532717-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-19-532717-5
Dewey: 973
LCCN: 2002066288
Dimensions: 23 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
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Gr 5 Up-This series has a lot going for it. Hakim is excited about her subject and is a talented writer. The opening chapter of First Americans offers an explanation of why history is important and includes quotes from Marcus Garvey, Cicero, Hegel, and John F. Kennedy, among others. The book proceeds to trace the history of North America from the arrival of the earliest humans through the 1600s. Interspersed throughout the text are one-to two-page ``features'' on selected topics. From Colonies to Country continues the story through the signing of the Constitution. Making Thirteen Colonies covers the years from the first European settlement to the opening of the Wilderness Road in 1755. Each volume concludes with age-appropriate suggested readings that include fiction and drama, a good index, and an interesting author's note. The books are illustrated with period prints and drawings (not always well reproduced), and enhanced by numerous quotations. Hakim's chatty style and personal interjections make for engaging reading. There have been few personalized attempts at writing an overall history of the U.S. for children. Sadly, Hakim's excellent writing has been imprisoned in a decidedly dull, textbook format. The extensive use of marginal notes (albeit intriguing and informative) and pictorial material make for a busy and tiring layout, and seriously impede the narrative flow. Unless children are pushed past the dreary exteriors and into the texts themselves, these books are likely to be shelf sitters.- Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 203) and index.
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 5-9
Reading Counts!: reading level:5.2 / points:14.0 / quiz:Q37156
Lexile: 860L

Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. How did compliant colonials with strong ties to Europe get the notion to become an independent nation? Perhaps the seeds of liberty were planted in the 1735 historic courtroom battle for the freedom of the press. Or maybe the French and Indian War did it, when colonists were called "Americans" for the first time by the English, and the great English army proved itself not so formidable after all. But for sure when King George III started levying some heavy handed taxes on the colonies, the break from the motherland was imminent. With such enthralling characters as George Washington, Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, Eliza Pinckney, and Alexander Hamilton throughout, From Colonies to Country is an amazing story of a nation making transformation. About the Series: Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again.


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